A Rare Moghul Powder Flask
A Rare Moghul Powder Flask
Carved with a depiction of Gazelle's
Aged patina
India
17th Century
Size: 10cm long, 4cm wide, 3cm deep
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01114/CE
Carved with a depiction of Gazelle's
Aged patina
India
17th Century
Size: 10cm long, 4cm wide, 3cm deep
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01114/CE
A Rare Moghul Powder Flask
Carved with a depiction of Gazelle's
Aged patina
India
17th Century
Size: 10cm long, 4cm wide, 3cm deep
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01114/CE
Carved with a depiction of Gazelle's
Aged patina
India
17th Century
Size: 10cm long, 4cm wide, 3cm deep
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01114/CE
The Indian aristocracy frequently indulged in the pleasures of hunting and so numerous powder flasks were made in different materials: metal, ivory, and mother of pearl and a range of animal horns. Considered as prestigious accessories they were often worn more for display than for use.
Ex Private collection
Ex Private Irish collection
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01114/CE
Ex Private Irish collection
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01114/CE
A Rare Moghul Powder Flask
